Life's Little Instruction Book

Happy New Year 2009, my fellow bloggers! Hope you all have a fantastic year ahead.

As usual, no resolutions for this year. :) But I did want to share something fun. While I was reading some old emails I came across this one - sent to me by a sweet person I know. Though I don't agree with each and every one of these instructions, I do like most of them and I think it is a good idea to follow some rules like these in life.

Life's Little Instruction Book

• Have a firm handshake.
  
• Look people in the eye.
  
• Sing in the shower.
  
• Own a great stereo system.
  
• If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
  
• Keep secrets.
  
• Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
  
• Always accept an outstretched hand.
  
• Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
  
• Whistle.
  
• Avoid sarcastic remarks.
  
• Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.
  
• Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
  
• Lend only those books you never care to see again.
  
• Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
  
• When playing games with ! children, let them win.
  
• Give people a second chance, but not a third.
  
• Be romantic.
  
• Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
  
• Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
  
• Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments.It's there for your convenience, not the caller's.
  
• Be a good loser.
  
• Be a good winner.
  
• Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
  
• When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
  
• Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
  
• Keep it simple.
  
• Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
  
• Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
  
• Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets
  
• Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the one's you did.
  
• Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
  
• Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
  
• Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.
  
• Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
  
• Begin each day with some of your favorite music.
  
• Once in a while, take the scenic route.
  
• Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're terrific.
  
• Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
  
• Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table.Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
  
• Show respect for everyone who works for a living regardless of how trivial their job.
  
• Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
  
• Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
  
• Become someone's hero.
  
• Marry only for love.
  
• Count your blessings.
  
• Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
  
• Wave at the children on a school bus.
  
• Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
  
• Don't expect life to be fair.
  

ps. Please do share if you know the source for these.